Francis Drake claimed land in this present-day state for England as New Albion, though it was never colonized by the British. One explorer looking for
Francis Drake claimed land in this present-day state for England as New Albion, though it was never colonized by the British. One explorer looking for the source of the Arkansas River ended up here and claimed to be finding a route to the Pacific. General Mariano Vallejo was imprisoned in Sutter's Fort following a rebellion here, and the arrival of John D. Sloat led to its incorporation into the U.S. William Ide was the only president of this state's Bear Flag Republic, a revolt encouraged by John C. Fremont. For 10 points, name this state with governors like Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Francis Drake claimed land in this present-day state for England as New Albion, though it was never colonized by the British.
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